Welcome to Vermont Large Animal Clinic

Full Ambulatory Equine Practice with Medical and Surgical Center

Dr. Alex Brunet grew up riding horses in New Jersey. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Biology from Ramapo College of New Jersey and earned her DVM at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. Her professional interests include internal medicine, preventative care and sports medicine. In her spare time Alex enjoys various outdoor activities with her huskies, Bear and Rainier. She also volunteers for endurance races, both for horses and sled dogs. She is looking forward to spending the next year in beautiful Vermont!

Dr. Abby Ball is from southeastern Wisconsin, where she grew up working with a variety of large animals, including horses, dairy goats, and dairy cattle. Riding for several years at local stables, she developed a deep love for horses, which became her main focus throughout veterinary school. She studied Animal Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, before early acceptance to veterinary school. Abby earned her DVM with an equine emphasis in 2019 from the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine. Her professional interests include internal medicine, advanced dentistry, and theriogenology.  In her spare time, she enjoys all things outdoors- fishing, hiking, kayaking, cycling, and snowmobiling in the winter.

Adrianne grew up on a farm in Southern Vermont. She earned a Bachelors Degree in Animal Science, Equine Studies from the University of Vermont in 1999 and then an Associates as a Veterinary Technician from Penn Foster in 2014. She has been actively involved with horses since the age of 5. She enjoys hiking the Adirondacks, caring for her three horses Buck, Gypsy and Charlie and chasing after her daughter Grace.

Dr. Beaupré is a life long equestrian. She enjoys all facets of equine veterinary work. Her focus is on mare reproduction, integrative medicine (veterinary spinal manipulation and acupunctures), biomechanics/lameness, and preventative medicine. She received her veterinary degree from Colorado State University College (CSU) of Veterinary Medicine in 2005, her certification in veterinary acupuncture from CSU in 2005, and her certification in Veterinary Spinal Manipulation Therapy from The Healing Oasis, Sturtevant WI in 2008. Emilie has practiced in Northern Vermont since 2005 starting with her internship at Vermont Large Animal Clinic. When Emilie is not working, she enjoys riding her horse 'Rio', breeding and raising a foal or two, and spending quality time raising and keeping up with her two boys Liam and Jack along with her husband Peter.

Sam came to VLAC in 2012 for a technician externship and has come back to fill the head technician position after completing her Associates in Veterinary Technology at Becker College in Massachusetts. She is a Vermont native and loves spending time outdoors with her dogs Lola and MJ. Sam also rides hunter jumper whenever she gets the opportunity.

Heather is a Vermont native and graduate from the University of Vermont with her Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science with a minor in Business Management. Outside of work, Heather loves spending time outdoors gardening, riding her horse Rio, snuggling with her pup Rowan, traveling and spending time with her family and friends.

Dr. Amber Goodwin grew up riding horses on the north shore of Massachusetts. She competed in the hunters and equitation up to and through high school and received a scholarship to ride in college for Texas A&M University's Division 1 Equestrian Team. She earned her bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University in Animal Science in 2011, while also receiving 3 national championships with the equestrian team during her time in Texas. Amber was accepted to Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2012, and after a year at Ross University she transferred to Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine where she received her DVM in 2016. After completing her internship at VLAC, Dr. Amber joined the VLAC team as a full-time associate. Amber's interests include equine sports medicine, theriogenology, and alternative medicine. Amber has always had a deep love for animals and enjoys spending time with her dog Sophie (pictured), who she adopted during her time at Ross University in St. Kitts in the Caribbean.

Dr. Spector grew up north of Baltimore, MD, where she participated in a variety of horse sports and was active in a local chapter of the United States Pony Clubs. While attending Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, she completed an externship at VLAC. After receiving her DVM in 2013, Dr. Spector completed an internship at a referral hospital near San Antonio, TX. She then returned to the northeast, joining an equine practice near Saratoga Springs, NY, where she focused on sports medicine and dentistry. She is excited to return to VLAC for the next chapter of her career in equine medicine. When not at work, Dr. Spector enjoys a variety of outdoor activities, especially with her husband, Peter, a Vermont native. You may also find her reading a book with their Siamese cat, Myron, purring on her lap.

Dr. Ludwig graduated from the University of Wisconsin, School of Veterinary Medicine in 2012. In 2013, Dr. Ludwig completed a one-year medicine and surgery internship at Vermont Large Animal Clinic and received her certification in veterinary acupuncture from the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Ludwig went on to complete a residency in large animal surgery at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in 2016. During her surgical residency, Dr. Ludwig received a Master of Science degree in Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences, with her research focused on equine septic arthritis. Aside from equine surgery, Dr. Ludwig's special interests include advanced equine dentistry, acupuncture, and surgical care of small ruminants and pet pigs.

Dr. van Harreveld graduated from North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1996. In 1997, Dr. Phil completed a one year internship in Equine Medicine and Surgery at Kansas State University. In 2000, he completed an equine surgery residency at Kansas State University. In 2001, Dr. Phil was certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in equine surgery. During his surgical residency, Dr. Phil received a Masters Degree in Veterinary Clinical Sciences from Kansas State University for research work in the field of equine joint and bone biomechanics. Dr. Phil's special interests include lameness examination, soft tissue and reproductive surgery, and the management of medical and surgical equine colic.